Front Tuck

Women's Artisticintermediate

Also known as: Front Somersault

A front tuck is a forward somersault performed in a tucked body position, with the knees pulled into the chest to complete the rotation. It's usually learned after the front handspring and is a common component of forward tumbling passes.

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Related Terms

Back Tuck

A backward flip performed with the knees drawn tightly into the chest to complete the rotation.

Front Handspring

A forward rotational skill where the gymnast springs from their feet, passes through a handstand, and lands back on their feet.